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IDProjectCategoryView StatusLast Update
0000925Dwarf FortressDwarf Mode -- Combatpublic2014-01-22 10:40
Reporterbarconis Assigned Touser6 
PrioritynormalSeverityminorReproducibilityhave not tried
Status resolvedResolutionno change required 
Product Version0.31.01 
Summary0000925: Dwaarves go into combat using first weapon, not first non-training weapon
DescriptionI had squads set up to train in axe fighting, with both battleaxes and training axes equipped to reduce the chance of injury during sparring. Responding to an ambush, fighters with training axes equipped above battleaxes used the training axe, while fighters with battleaxes equipped above training axes used the battleaxe. Training should use training weapons and actual combat should use actual weapons, rather than being order-dependent.
Steps To ReproduceSet up the order of weapons in the military/equip screen, send dwarves into combat, view the report. (Have only tried in dwarf mode, not arena.)
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user6

2010-04-10 11:00

  ~0002604

"Battleaxes equipped above training axes"? I'm not sure you're supposed to assign multiple weapons at all.

barconis

2010-04-16 11:32

reporter   ~0003877

The need is for training troops to be able to react with actual weapons, not training weapons, when an ambush is sprung or a thief appears. Plus, there is no apparent way to change the equipment loadout between tasks (e.g. Train and Station), and the response time of the arsenal dwarf is a big chunk of a month, so both kinds of weapons are needed in the TOE.

JimboOmega

2010-04-16 13:15

reporter   ~0003893

Dwarves don't spar (right?) so there's no need for training weapons anyway.

Demonstrations and all can go on just fine without them.

Multiple weapons is a whole separate issue and nothing to do with training weapons.

barconis

2010-04-22 20:19

reporter   ~0004667

I think I saw a message about sparring once, but that's it. So yeah, I should be safe just assigning the regular weapon. Worth a try to see if skill gains with regular weapons work OK.

derigo

2010-04-22 20:38

reporter   ~0004668

Dwarves can and do spar. They have to be fairly proficient with the weapon they are using before they will, and they must be on active/training duty.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2010-04-10 05:13 barconis New Issue
2010-04-10 11:00 user6 Note Added: 0002604
2010-04-16 11:32 barconis Note Added: 0003877
2010-04-16 13:15 JimboOmega Note Added: 0003893
2010-04-22 20:19 barconis Note Added: 0004667
2010-04-22 20:38 derigo Note Added: 0004668
2014-01-22 10:40 user6 Status new => resolved
2014-01-22 10:40 user6 Resolution open => no change required
2014-01-22 10:40 user6 Assigned To => user6